*Lunch will be included for free for all Full Day Campers

**Older/more experienced campers will have a modified schedule that involves more fishing in deeper locations off the pier

Examples of Weekly Fishing Skillbuilders

• How to properly set up and rig fishing rods
• Techniques to improve your casting
• How to properly throw a casting net
• How to make 2-3 of the best fishing knots
• Best ways to remove fish from a hook to minimize potential damage
• Techniques for reeling in your fish and tips on how to set a hook
• How to properly place your bait on a hook
• Proper way to fillet a fish

 

Examples of Weekly Activities in the Shade

• Explanations of different types of fishing bait and where/when to use them
• Fish Dissection/Anatomy Discussion
• Invasive species discussion/presentation
• Basic explanation about marine conservation/examples
• About local fishing rules and regulations in Florida
• Discussion about boating and fishing safety
• Discussion on what to keep in your tackle box and how to use the items
• Fish/ocean related arts and crafts
• Discussion and presentation on local fish living off of our beaches
• Discussion on the importance of protecting your skin while fishing and staying hydrated
• Discussion about different local marine and freshwater ecosystems in our area
• Presentation on multiple great fishing spots in South Florida

 

Friday Mini-Fishing Tournaments: Each and every Friday the campers will get to test their skills by competing for a variety of prizes in multiple categories for most fish caught, most caught of a different species, the smallest fish caught, etc.